How many syllables in "dickens"?

"dickens" has 2 lettergrepen (dick - ens).

How to divide "dickens"?

"dickens" divides into 2 parts: dick · ens.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"dickens": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dick·ens

Hoofdklemtoon

DICK-ens(dick · ens)● ○

Stress in "dickens" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪk.ɪnz⁄

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IPAˈdɪk.ɪnz

Lettergrependick·ens

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How many syllables in "dickens"?: "dickens" has 2 lettergrepen (dick - ens).
How to divide "dickens"?: "dickens" divides into 2 parts: dick · ens.
Where is the stress in "dickens"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dickens"?: Say each syllable slowly (dick... ens) and listen on SayItVid.